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The name Omari is a girl's name meaning "flourishing, populous".

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Predominantly used on boys, Omari is occasionally used on girls in the US, while in Nigeria, it is considered mostly feminine. It is considered a Swahili form of the Arabic names Omar and Umar.

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The name Omari is currently ranked #12848 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #5743 in 2005. The name is most popular in Florida. Omari is also used for boys, ranking #687 in 2025 (more popular).

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The name Omari is a boy's name of Swahili origin meaning "populous, flourishing".

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This name, like Omar and Amari, has been in the US Top 1000 for many years. After taking a downturn in 2008, it's now again on the upswing. Actor Omari Hardwick  keeps it in the public eye.
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As a name, it is considered a Swahili form of the Arabic name, Umar, and is familiar in the UK, the US, Tanzania and Kenya.

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The name Omari is currently ranked #687 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #471 in 2018. The name is most popular in Delaware, Delaware, and Delaware. Omari is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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